Supervising Electrical Engineer II

About the role

Join Syska Hennessy Group, a global leader in consulting, engineering, and commissioning services specializing in MEP, information and communication technology, architectural lighting, vertical transportation, and commissioning. As an Electrical Engineer Supervisor II in Chicago, IL, you will represent the firm in client, contractor, architect, and project team interactions while supervising and coordinating projects for your team.

Our dynamic work environment offers a supportive culture, diverse workforce, competitive compensation, and a flexible schedule: Monday to Thursday in the office for 9 hours and Friday for 4 hours remotely from home. Enjoy fun social events and an exciting, challenging, and rewarding career.

Responsibilities

• Provide periodic objective and comprehensive employee evaluations.
• Act as “Engineer of Record” on dedicated projects.
• Assist the Technical Manager and Chief Engineer in business unit technical training and staff mentoring.
• Coordinate and assign various projects to the engineering team (e.g., system design and project engineering).
• Establish design standards, specifications, and criteria for projects.
• Lead and supervise staff members as they perform their tasks.
• Manage Construction Administrative duties, such as field reports, responses to RFIs, processing Bulletins and Addenda.
• Coordinate with accounting to prepare monthly project invoices, monitor accounts receivable, and contact clients to expedite payment.
• Monitor all correspondence between staff, clients, contractors, and owners.
• Participate in and contribute to the firmwide Expert Teams committee.
• Participate in budgeting, scheduling, and staff management.
• Prepare proposals and administer project contracts, including add service agreements.
• Supervise and lead coordination meetings.
• Supervise the preparation of analysis and reports of system options and building conditions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited institution.
• Current PE registration (required).
• 7+ years of Project Management experience.
• 10+ years of experience working in a consulting firm, with a background in the MEP Engineering industry (Senior-level role).
• 3+ years of supervisory experience.
• Hands-on design and CAD/REVIT experience, with a strong technical role directing staff.
• Healthcare design experience (required).
• Experience with projects in Healthcare, Federal, Critical Facilities, Commercial, and Aviation is preferred.

Benefits

• Robust, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and supplemental benefit plans.
• 401(k) plan with a generous employer match.
• Training and professional development courses.
• Professional development incentive bonuses.
• Dynamic Employee Resource Groups.
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) policy.
• Transit/parking employer stipend.
• ½ day work from home Fridays all year long.

Syska fosters a community that supports learning, professional development, and a culture of excellence. We are committed to diversity and equality, empowering employees to take ownership of their work and development while making a lasting impact on the world.